Hello friends, and happy autumn! In the spirit of the season, Valley Friends Meeting will be hosting a fireside get-together on Saturday, October 24, at 6:30PM, at VFM’s meeting house in Dayton! Sweet treats, friendly conversation and maybe even a special surprise await. Please come get toasty with us and bring a pal!
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☀️ Valley Friends Summer Picnic! 🌽
Hello friends! We hope you’re having an incredible summer.
Come one, come all! We have scheduled our annual summer picnic/corn roast! Here are the details:
Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Riven Rock Park!
Begins around 3PM, but come anytime. There will be silent worship at approx. 5:30PM, followed by a shared meal. Drum circle is likely. Fun is guaranteed! Bring food, friends, games, or just your lovely self. Carpooling is highly recommended. We can’t wait to see you!
🌸 Women’s Group Spring Luncheon Announcement 🌱
Hello friends! Spring has truly sprung here in the Valley. This year, our wonderful Women’s Group is hosting their annual Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 11AM ’til 2PM.
Our Women’s Group is inviting other women from Dayton’s Church of the Brethren to attend, socialize, eat, and have a wonderful time together. We hope to build connection with our wider community. The invitations have gone out, and estimates of how many visitors we will have are forthcoming. How exciting!
Our organizer, Sandy Norton, asks that those willing to participate and contribute to the luncheon, to please sign up next time you come to meeting! There are sign-up sheets provided.
Sandy can be contacted for more information at the following email address if you have questions: alexrainsma@yahoo.com
Have a wonderful spring!
Holidays Announcements!
Hello Friends! today we have a double feature announcement of some upcoming holiday 2025 programming at VFM and beyond:
Valley Friends Meeting Annual Candlelight Service
Sunday, December 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Join us in observance of Winter Solstice and the celebration of Christmas!
The darkness will descend and then decrease as we each place a lit candle on the center table.
We’ll conclude with music followed by refreshments. If you can, bring an unscented candle (and holder if needed) and finger food refreshments to share. Candles also provided if you can’t bring any. Hot drinks will be provided. Please enjoy!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
Additionally, we wanted to share that The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir will present Starlight & Firelight on Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 p.m. in EMU’s Lehman Auditorium.
Enjoy the angelic voices of children and youth, ages 7–18, joined by 12 guest instrumentalists in a festive program of seasonal favorites presented within an historical and culturally-rich context.
For details or tickets, visit svcc.org.
Simple Friendly Meal Announcement
SIMPLE Friendly Meal – Sunday, December 7
In lieu of our usual First Sunday potluck, a meal of rice and beans will be provided at VFM after worship, as we remember the many who do not have the bounty that we enjoy. Donations will be collected for people experiencing food scarcity in our local area. Please come and bring a friend!
An announcement post pertaining to our upcoming Christmas Candlelight Service is upcoming. This will be held on December 21. Stay tuned for details!
New Silent Meetings Every Fourth Friday!
Greetings, friends!
Exciting news! Our wonderful VFM member, Phil Henning, has announced he will be hosting silent meetings for worship at his home every fourth Friday at 6PM. Quakers and non-Quakers are welcome to attend. This will be a great opportunity for those who can’t make Sunday worship to still be able to attend a meeting during the week. The first of these meetings will be held September 26, 2025, at 6PM.
You can contact Phil for more information and address information at his personal phone number: 540-292-9374 – or via his email: philhenning3@gmail.com
Valley Friends Meeting Annual Picnic
We at Valley Friends are excited to announce our annual picnic!
Here are the details below:
August 24, 2025, rain or shine
Hostess: Sandy Norton (540) 908-0794 – at her home address – please contact her or Doris for the address location.
Come as early as 3pm and enjoy fellowship, hiking, games, etc.
Worship at approx. 5:30, followed by a shared meal.
Carpooling is highly recommended.
We hope to see you there, friends!
VALLEY FRIENDS MEETING
One Minute for Earth Video Series
A series of one-minute videos, with new videos introduced daily, each of a local community member talking about their personal connection and involvement with the environment. These Central Shenandoah Valley residents also tell why it is important to them to vote for candidates with the best pro-environment stand. This non-partisan community collaboration is sponsored by Earth Day Every Day of Harrisonburg and Climate Action Alliance of the Valley. All videos are captioned and available free 24 hours a day through November 3. Watch the videos at this site: https://fb.com/earthdayeverydayharrisonburg